How to Reduce Brake Pad Pressure to Allow Hub Removal from Demco Kar Kaddy
Question:
removed retainer clip from stud.the drum will not pull off brake.2008 demco car caddy
asked by: John K
Expert Reply:
If you have removed the tang washer and castle nut from the spindle on your tow dolly and the hub still will not come off the brake pads you can try adjusting the brakes to reduce the pad pressure. They could be gripping the inside drum surface enough to make hub removal difficult.
The brakes for the Kar Kaddy, such as right-hand part # DMSB24428M, are self-adjusting but they still have a star wheel adjuster at the bottom of the assembly, like brake kit # 18788-87, that can be accessed from the rear by removing the black adjuster plugs and apply an adjustment spoon # W80630. From your perspective behind the brake and hub, rotate the wheel upward to lower the pad pressure.
Products Referenced in This Question
Demco Hydraulic Drum Brake - Single Servo - Galvanized - 10" - RH - Self-Adjusting - 3,500 lbs
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brakes
- Hydraulic Drum Brakes
- RH
- 3500 lbs
- Brake Assembly
- Single Servo
- 10 x 2-1/4 Inch Drum
- Demco
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Brake Adjustment Spoon for Drum Brakes
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brakes
- Hydraulic Drum Brakes
- Adjuster
- Brake Adjuster Tool
- Performance Tool
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Demco Hydraulic Brake Kit - Uni-Servo - Galvanized - 10" - Left/Right Hand Assemblies - 3.5K
- Trailer Brakes
- Hydraulic Drum Brakes
- Marine Grade
- Manual Adjust
- Single Servo
- 10 x 2-1/4 Inch Drum
- 3500 lbs Axle
- 14 Inch Wheel
- 14-1/2 Inch Wheel
- 15 Inch Wheel
- Demco
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